19:20 Bath

Saturday 17 August 2019

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Kingstone Press Wild Berry Handicap

Off time: 19:22 | Winning time: 2m 12.33s

(1)

Uncertain Smile^h¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: William Cox⁽³⁾| T: C G Cox| OR: 61

7/2

Improved since being upped to this trip and tried in handicaps. Not beaten far in her last two starts and certainly going the right way. Handy she's also got C&D experience. Shortlisted.

Form: 74522

(9)

Queen's Soldier¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: William Carver⁽⁵⁾| T: A M Balding| OR: 61| BF

5/2

Been consistent this summer even though he was an expensive favourite to follow the last twice; but the apprentice rider back in the plate helps at the weights and can assist with a more resolute display in this slightly weaker company.

Form: 533323

(3)

Max Guevara²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: J F Egan| T: W R Muir| OR: 59

20/1

Form has been on the slide this season; culminating with a poor effort when finishing last in a seller at Leicester in late July. Plenty to prove and others look more reliable at present.

Form: 2-09946

(7)

Ragstone Cowboy^v1¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: S W Kelly| T: G & J Moore| OR: 57

9/2

Two improved efforts since switching yards last month and might find more now he's tried in a visor for the first time. Needs to up his game and consistency not a strong point though.

Form: 50-0843

(8)

Mr Nice Guy¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Poppy Bridgwater⁽⁵⁾| T: S Kirk| OR: 57

20/1

Well beaten in all four previous starts - including on handicap debut last time out - and a big step forward is required. The drop in trip might help but still too much guesswork involved at this stage.

Form: 0579

(5)

Bader^b¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R Hannon| OR: 54| D

10/1

Won at Windsor over this trip - when wearing blinkers for the first time - last month and been kept busy with three runs since. Can make the running or at least help ensure there is a good pace; still 4lb above his winning mark though.

Form: 071634

(6)

Goodwood Sonnet^v²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Knight| OR: 51

4/1

Improved effort in a visor last time out bodes well if the headgear has the same effect; but has form to reverse with Bader and has something to find when all things are considered. 0-9 and form with cut in the ground is inconclusive.

Form: 48-0042

(4)

Another Approach^p²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: M Dwyer| T: Mrs A J Perrett| OR: 50

20/1

Well behind Goodwood Sonnet on debut for her current yard last time out and needs a lot to go her way if she's going to reverse the form; also her first try on the predicted ground so sufficient cause to look elsewhere.

Form: 8-84789

(2)

Tamok^v1⁷⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Jason Watson| T: M L W Bell| OR: 47

11/1

Poor form in three starts so far and makes limited appeal on handicap debut. The fitting of a visor needs to prompt a near transformation.

Form: 0-07

Forecasts

Queen's Soldier (5/2), Uncertain Smile (7/2), Goodwood Sonnet (4/1), Ragstone Cowboy (9/2), Bader (10/1), Tamok (11/1), Mr Nice Guy (20/1), Max Guevara (20/1), Another Approach (20/1)

William Carver got on well with QUEEN'S SOLDIER the last time they teamed up and his 5lb claim can be a useful tool if this develops into a scrap for the line. Uncertain Smile has flourished since being tried over this trip and can make this a good test, as can Bader although his current mark does temper the confidence for a win only play. Goodwood Sonnet has form to reverse with the last named, so it might also pay to check if there is any each-way value in giving Ragstone Cowboy the benefit of the doubt now he wears a visor for the first time.